Treatments

WARNING: THE MEDICATIONS LISTED HERE ARE SAFE WHEN HANDLED PROPERLY. USE A DUST MASK, RUBBER GLOVES, AND SAFETY GLASSES WHEN HANDLING THESE CHEMICALS.

Treatment #1 - Salt Dip

Add salt to water at 10 tablespoons per gallon or 5 pounds per 25 gallons. Place fish in this solution for ninety seconds. The fish will turn white and roll over like it's dying, but will quickly recover when returned to fresh water. This will quickly remove any microscopic parasites.

Treatment #2 - Salt Bath

We maintain salt in our holding facilities at 0.3%. This is obtained by adding 3 teaspoons per gallon or 25 pounds of non0iodized salt per 1,000 gallons over a 48 hour period. Some Costia strains can require up to .6% to eradicate. An accurate digital salt meter can be purchased for under $80 at most koi dealers and dry goods retailers. 

Treatment #3 - Praziquantel

Praziquantel (brand name Prazi Pond) is effective to treat flukes on goldfish and koi.

Treatment #4 - as directed, use Broad Spectrum

As with any treatment or care of your fish, these are suggestions and tips. Please contact an experienced veterinarian for assistance.